Saturday, August 22, 2015

Nakd Bars

So this is a different sort of post for me. I was asked if I would be willing to review Nakd bars. These healthy treats are made by Natural Balance Foods of the UK. They are looking to expand into the US market, hence the review! The bars are gluten and dairy free. They are also vegan and 100% natural with no added sugar or syrups. As a health nut with both dairy and gluten sensitivities, I was excited to try these! In addition, they are also iron rich which we need. To learn more about iron rich foods, please click the link.

Nakd Bars

How cute is the box saying Hello Gorgeous?

The ingredient labels are easy to read on the packages and I have listed them below by bar. Dates are used in all. I suppose that is what give them all a perfect, soft texture that also holds the bar together. Besides great texture in all along with healthy ingredients, I love their natural sugar fix. Perfect for the afternoon pick me up! So here goes with the 14 bars I sampled! These are listed in order of my favorites to least favorite. This would vary for others since we all have different taste buds, but these were my thoughts.

Cocoa Orange40% dates, 40% cashews, 14% raisins, 5% cocoa with natural orange flavorThis has always been a favorite flavor combo for me and the bar was a win!Caffe Mocha55% dates, 26% cashews, 12% raisins, 6% cocoa, natural flavorsThis one would be perfect with a cup of coffee. It has that delicious coffee chocolate flavor!

Strawberry Crunch43% dates 17% soya protein crunchies, 17% raisins, 17% cashews, 4% apple juice, 2% strawberryStrawberry has always been a favorite fruit for me and this bar was a win with it's strawberryness. I do like those crunchies too which are also in a few of the other bars.

Ginger Bread48% dates, 32% almond, 18% pecans, ginger, cloves and cinnamon to spiceLoved! If you love the flavors of typical baked goods at Thanksgiving and Christmas time, this is for you. I loved tasting the holidays!

chocolatey flavors to pick from

Cocoa Mint48% dates, 29% cashews, 17% raisins, 6% cocoa, natural flavoringThis is very minty with minty after taste. Mmmm! Another thing I have always been a fan of is chocolate and mint together.Cashew Cookie51%
cashews and 49% dates. Cashews are my favorite nut. I would say the
dates overpowered here but I still enjoyed it. It is nice and sweet in a
natural way.

Pecan Pie52% dates, 28% pecan, 20% almondsThis was the most nutty to my taste buds. It has a great sweetness with the dates.Cocoa Delight48% dates, 29% cashews, 17% raisins, 6% cocoaWhile this was chocolatey it was not like a candy bar. It would satisfy a chocolate craving in a healthy way.

Bakewell Tart49% dates, 35% cashews, 19% raisins, natural flavoringDidn't think I would like this one since I'm not a tart fan, but I loved it!Anyone who loves tart would probably enjoy it. Plus it will wake you up with its sour ways!

Banana Crunch43 % dates, 18% soya protein crunchies 15% cashews, 15% raisins, 6% banana, 3% apple juiceI'm not a huge banana fan which is why this is towards the bottom of my list. However a banana fan may love this one (my boyfriend did)! Cocoa Crunch43% dates, 16% soya protein crunchies, 16% raisins, 15% cashews, 5% cocoa, 4% applejuiceI did not care for the taste of this one! Interested in trying them for yourself? You can shop at Natural Balance Foods to have them delivered to your door. You can start with a sampler package to find out which ones you like best. Shipping is free within the U.S.I hope you enjoyed this review. I certainly had fun with it! No I didn't eat them all yet. I sampled and froze the remainder of each one for later enjoyment. They are great out of the freezer too!Have a great week! ~Val

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